FatwaNegeri SembilanQuran & Hadith
Hukum Menerbit Dan Mengedar Terjemahan Al-Quran Tanpa Teks
What is the ruling on publishing and distributing Quran translations without the original Arabic text?
Short answer
The Negeri Sembilan Fatwa Committee ruled that publishing a Quran translation without the original text is haram, in order to protect the sanctity of the Quran and avoid confusion.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Negeri Sembilan Mufti Department
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Fatwa Negeri Sembilan
- Topic
- Quran & Hadith
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Negeri Sembilan Fatwa Committee ruled that publishing a Quran translation without the original text is haram, in order to protect the sanctity of the Quran and avoid confusion. The prohibition covers printing, selling, exhibiting and distributing such translations. However, it is permissible to translate the meaning of Quranic verses in writings such as religious books, newspapers, journals and magazines without the original text, when used as explanation and supporting argument for the content of the writing.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Haram menerbitkan terjemahan al-Quran tanpa disertakan teks asal al-Quran tersebut berdasarkan kepada maslahah untuk menjaga kesucian dan mengelakkan kekeliruan terhadap al-Quran.
Read the full fatwa on the Negeri Sembilan website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Negeri Sembilan Mufti Department. “Hukum Menerbit Dan Mengedar Terjemahan Al-Quran Tanpa Teks”, date not stated. https://muftins.gov.my/fatwa/hukum-menerbit-dan-mengedar-terjemahan-al-quran-tanpa-teks/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-publishing-quran-translation-without-arabic-text/